Research Engineer - Neural Plasticity & Movement Dynamics Lab
Join a dynamic research lab at the University of Utah as a full-time Research Engineer focused on post-stroke arm and hand rehabilitation.
Best for:Best for research engineers with a master's degree in engineering, strong MATLAB/LabVIEW skills, and an interest in neurorehabilitation.
Overview
The Neural Plasticity, Rehabilitation & Movement Dynamics Lab at the University of Utah is seeking a full-time Research Engineer to support funded studies aimed at improving upper extremity function after stroke. The selected candidate will collect and analyze human biomechanical and neurophysiological data, provide technical data management, and design custom hardware for clinical trials involving brain stimulation. This grant-funded position requires collaboration with departments such as Mechanical Engineering and offers a renewable one-year contract expected to last at least four years. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills in MATLAB, LabVIEW, and signal processing to contribute independently to ongoing clinical studies.
What you'll do
- Collect and analyze human biomechanical and neurophysiological data for post-stroke rehabilitation studies.
- Provide technical data management and quality control support for ongoing clinical trials using brain stimulation.
- Design and build custom devices and equipment to facilitate human-subject data collection.
- Collaborate with researchers and faculty across departments including Mechanical Engineering.
- Ensure the handling of sensitive research data complies with all confidentiality rules and regulations.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, research team members, and the Principal Investigator.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in biomedical, electrical, or mechanical engineering (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Working knowledge of LabVIEW
- Proficiency in MATLAB
- Solid knowledge in signal processing and Arduino programming
- Ability to work independently to ensure participant safety and protocol adherence
- Flexibility to schedule work hours around patient schedules and recruitment needs
- 1 year of higher education can substitute for 1 year of directly related work experience
- Research Scientist I requires a Bachelor's with 2 years experience or a Master's degree
- Research Scientist II requires a Bachelor's with 4 years experience or a Master's with 2 years experience
- Research Scientist III requires a Bachelor's with 6 years experience or a Master's with 4 years experience
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-01
Interested candidates should combine their cover letter, resume or CV, and contact details for two references into a single PDF document. Submit the application package through the official University of Utah online employment portal by the specified closing date.
- Cover letter
- Resume / CV
- 2 reference contacts
Contact
Amit Sethi· Principal Investigator
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